Metal News for July 17, 2009
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37 news articles posted on this day.
Job For A Cowboy Hot Topic In Store Appearance
Job for a Cowboy will be appearing at the Granite Run Mall Hot Topic located at 1067 West Baltimore Pike, Media, PA 19063 on Friday, August 7th at 10:00 AM.
Beginning Tuesday, July 7th, purchase the new Job for a Cowboy CD, Ruination, or any Job for a Cowboy T-shirt from the Granite Run Mall Hot Topic location ONLY and receive a wristband that guarantees the opportunity to meet the band on August 7th.
Whitechapel Launches Official Fan Club
Are you one of the diseased? Join Whitechapel's official fan club and gain access to an exclusive community and interact with the band. Members will also have access to exclusive videos, photos, unreleased music and much more.
The band is enthusiastic about getting the chance to interact with fans on a more intimate basis and comments: "Today we are launching our official fan club "The Diseased". It will be a collection of our most diehard fans who want to interact with us on a more personal level. It will feature special content (pictures, videos, interactive forum, etc.) that only people who are members will be able to see. The fan club will feature different levels of membership that vary in price, so everyone can be a part of this exciting club if they choose so.
Memberships can be purchased at thediseased.com or wearethedisease.com
Contraband Candy Interviews Shining
Contraband Candy caught up with Shining frontman Kvarforth at their London appearance at the Infernal Damnation Festival. The band also let them video their live show. You can watch the video interview below, or here for the higher resolution version. More...
Disdained Issues New Album Recording Update
Serbian metallers Disdained have issued the following recording update:
"Greetings,
"Our 2nd full-length album is about 90% finished. Just a few more things are left to record before we can start the mixing & mastering process. Expect to hear these new tracks within a few weeks.
"Most importantly, I will be announcing the names of the guest musicians that will appear on our upcoming album as soon as possible. Very interesting, and amazing musicians have their sounds captured on our new record, and it is just a matter of time before you will get the chance to hear their work in Disdained!
"Beside all this, even more (bigger) news are on the way, so don't pull the plug!
"Catch you guys in a few days"
Dimmu Borgir To Raffle Off Custom Shoes
Vans has joined forces with Nuclear Blast Records and plans to unveil a custom pair of shoes that will feature Dimmu Borgir art. The only pair will be raffled off and given to one winner. The shoe will be on display at Booth #116 at the San Diego Comic Con starting July 22nd through July 26th.
All visitors purchasing Nuclear Blast product at Booth #116 will be entered to win. Entries will require contact information as well as desired shoe size. Vans will announce the winner at a later date. There are plans for more custom shoe collaborations tied to Nuclear Blast bands & album releases in the not-so-distant future.
Vans’ Matt Shipman comments:
"It's an honor to be working with one of the founding extreme metal labels. I have been a huge Nuclear Blast fan ever since the early nineties and most of their now legendary death metal releases! Being able to work with such a well-respected label and the black metal powerhouse DIMMU BORGIR is an honor. I look forward to doing more projects with Vans and Nuclear Blast in the future!" More...
Five Finger Death Punch Announces Radio Appearance
Five Finger Death Punch has issued the following announcement about appearing on the Full Metal Jackie radio show this weekend:
"Hey everyone-
"We will be guests on Full Metal Jackie's Syndicated Radio show this weekend! Go here to find a station near you.
"By the way, thank you all for all the positive feedback on HARD TO SEE. We poured our hearts and souls into this new album, and we're really glad you're digging the new track!!
"Can't wait for you to hear the whole thing!!!!!!!!!!!"
Panopticon Comments On Delayed Box Sets Shipments
Atmospheric black metal band Panopticon has issued the following statement about delayed shipments of a box set release:
"The first 6 boxes have been sent out to their people. I haven't received the supplies for the other boxes, so i spent my day off this past week trying to find another place that has the type of wooden boxes i need. To be frank, I'm pretty frustrated with not having them,and im sure you guys are too, so im asking again for your continued patience while i wait for the rest of these damn boxes to arrive. As soon as they do they will be finished, packed and shipped to you guys.
"Sorry for the delay."
Leaves' Eyes To Premier New Material At Festival
Leaves' Eyes has issued the following statement about premiering new material at the upcoming Amphi Festival:
"Watch out dear LEAVES’ EYES fans! The Amphi Festival affords an opportunity to have a first listen to the new songs from LEAVES’ EYES! Although 'Njord' will be released at August 28th, visitors of the festival can already experience getting a first foretaste at July 18th and 19th. The songs from 'Njord' will be played at the following time: July 18th,2009 – 5.45pm-6.15pm, July 19th,2009 – 6.30pm-7.00pm"
Nile Announces European Tour Dates
Nile has issued the following announcement about upcoming European tour dates:
"World Management and Massive Music would like to announce Nile’s European Dates in 2009. The band will be heading to Europe in support of their new epic album entitled 'Those Whom The Gods Detest'. This is Nile’s second release on Nuclear Blast and will hit stores this fall world wide ( date tba). The tour’s current routing, line-up and dates are below." More...
Festered Streaming Preview Track Online
Festered have announced that they will be releasing an as-yet-untitled full length album sometime this year through Razorback Recordings. A preview of the track "Debasement Ritual" has been posted online at their MySpace page. Festered issued the following statement about the upcoming release:
"The album will contain 8 ripping barbaric anthems of horror and filth!
"Taking influence from bands like AUTOPSY, POSSESSED, SACRIFICE, MASTER, early DEATH, SARCOFAGO, BLASPHEMY, PUNGENT STENCH, SODOM, as well as 70's and 80's horror and classic comic book style artwork, FESTERED aims to bring back the barbaric Death/Thrash of the past.
"Keep checking back to the FESTERED page for more updates on the band as well as more info on our upcoming debut album!"
Brutal Truth Posts "Sugar Daddy" Video Online
New York grindcore legends Brutal Truth has posted their new music video online for the song, "Sugar Daddy." You can check it out below. The song is the first video from the bands latest studio album, "Evolution Through Revolution" which was released worlwide last April and was the bands first album in ten years. More...
Battlelore Renews Record Deal With Napalm Records
Battlelore has renewed their recording contract with Napalm Records.
The band comments, "With our latest album ‘The Last Alliance’ we fulfilled our previous recording deal and for a while we looked for other options to our next album. We got a lot of offers around the globe, but it was very clear that Napalm didn’t want us to go and offered us a fine deal if we would continue with them. This new deal guarantees good conditions for our next album and touring.”
Sakadoya Posts New Song Online
Moroccan metal band, Sakadoya, has posted the title track from their new album, "Back To The Age Of Slaves," on their MySpace page.
Nervecell Announces European Festival Appearances
Dubai metal band, Nervecell, has added 3 new European dates to the fall tour set to take place in September and October 2009. Nervecell will be performing at Mass Deathtruction Festival 2009 in Namur, Belgium - October 3rd with Vader, Marduk and more.
Confirmed Nervecell fall European festival appearances are as follows:
Sep 5 - Occultfest (Hoogeveen, Netherlands)
Sep 18 - Marktwirtschaft Club (Halle, Germany)
Sep 19 - New Jam Festival (Marchtrenk, Austria)
Sep 20 - Escape Metalcorner Club (Vienna, Austria)
Oct 2 - Way of Darkness Festival (Lichtenfels, Germany)
Oct 3 - Mass Deathtruction Festival (Namur, Belgium)
MatSoD Announces Hot Topic Signing Session
Alabama's Maylene and the Sons of Disaster will be signing autographs at the Rivercenter Mall Hot Topic located at 849 E. Commerce Street, San Antonio, TX 78205 on Wednesday, July 29th at 3:00 PM.
Opeth Breaks News Of New Video Game Early
As was previously reported, Opeth announced on their website that their song "The Lotus Eater" would be appearing in the upcoming "Saints Row" video game for the PSP. Apparently the game hadn't been announced yet however, as was reported in the following excerpt from a Game Informer article:
Sometimes a game is so secret that all aspects of its existence are veiled from the public for months, waiting for high profile events like E3 to finally announce them. And sometimes a Swedish metal band mentions tells the world on its website. Saint's Row PSP is one of those games, and Opeth is one of those bands.
For the uninitiated, "The Lotus Eater" is a track off Opeth's 2008 album Watershed. The track includes such heartwarming lyrics as, "After all you fell in love with death, life has aborted." With death being a key topic in much of Opeth's music, the inclusion of their music into a Saint's Row game feels like a natural fit.
Finally, the band says, "So if you love playing video games: the game is expected to hit the streets around March 2010." We do love playing video games, Opeth. Thanks for the heads up. You can always count on Swedish metal bands for breaking industry news.
Read the full article at Game Informer.
Pythia Posts New Music Video Online
U.K. gothic metallers Pythia have posted a new music video online for the track "Sarah (Bury Her)," which can be viewed below. Pythia also issued the following announcement about the video:
"It's a very exciting time for PYTHIA, lots is happening. Our first single Sarah (Bury Her) is due for release next month on Golden Axe Records and you can now view the accompanying video on You Tube.
"The single CD includes two bonus tracks, firstly a cover of Gary Moore's Thunder Rising (mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen) and secondly an acoustic version of our song Tristan. Both songs feature Bev Lee Harling (Mediaeval Baebes) on Violin.
"We will be celebrating the launch of our single with a live show and after party. 7th August 09 Single Launch Party Purple Turtle 61-65 Crowndale Road Camden Town London, NW1 1TN You can buy tickets here.
"We can now confirm that we will be playing Bloodstcok Open-air Festival on Friday the 14th at 9pm on the Sophie Lancaster stage. Our forthcoming single and album are both available to pre-order at our online shop
"Thank you for all your support." More...
Firewind Issues New Album Update
Still successfully supporting their latest studio album, “The Premonition,” Greek metallers, FIREWIND, continue to stay busy through the Summer appearing at several festival events. Guitarist Gus G. checks in with the following report:
"The past few months for us have been really great. We decided to do select shows and festivals in 2009, so that we can concentrate on writing new material."
"So in May we embarked on a 6 date UK / Ireland tour together with Stratovarius and Eden’s Curse. All gigs were great and we already miss our UK fans right now… but we’ll be back in UK and Ireland in 2010 that’s for sure!" More...
Video Interview With Primordial Posted Online
Imhotep.no recently conducted an video interview with vocalist Alan Averill of Irish black metal band Primordial. The two part video interview can be viewed below. More...
Hemlock Announces New Lineup and Tour Dates
Las Vegas, Nevada metal band HEMLOCK's guitarist Bryan Gentry comments on their upcoming tour and current lineup: "Hemlock went through a few member changes this year including myself leaving for family reasons after our Japan tour, and the original lineup coming back together. Shortly thereafter I rejoined the band so the line up is now:
Chad Smith - bass and vocals
Mike Johns - guitars and backing vocals
Bryan Gentry - guitars and backing vocals
Brian Smith - drums" More...
Despised Icon Streaming New Song "MVP" Online
Canada's Despised Icon are currently set to release their new album "Day Of Mourning" on September 22nd via Century Media. The band is currently streaming a new track from the album titled "MVP" at their MySpace page.
Video Interview With Maurizio Iacono Available
Stormbringer.at conducted a video interview with Kataklysm / Ex Deo front man Maurizio Iacono at the Masters Of Rock Festival in the Czech Republic on July 10th. The video clip can be viewed below. More...
Arch Enemy Confirms Support Acts For Asian Tour
Arch Enemy has confirmed the following supporting acts for their "Tyrants Of Evil" Asian tour dates:
10/18 @ Liberty Square - Taipei (Taiwan) Support Act: Hercules
10/20 @ World Trade Center - Manila (Philippines) Support Acts: Badburn, Mortal Fear, Intolerant, and Bloodshed
10/21 @ Hitec Auditorium - Kowloon (Hong Kong) Support Act: Narakam
10/23 @ The Star Live House - Beijing (China) Support Act: Narakam
10/25 @ Venue TBA - Seoul (Republic Of Korea) Support Act: TBA
10/28 @ Senayan Tennis Indoor Stadium- Jakarta (Indonesia) Support Act: Psycroptic
Cirrha Niva Endorsed By Schecter Guitars
Dutch metallers Cirrha Niva are set to release their new album "For Moments Never Done" in Europe on September 3rd and the U.S. on September 15th. The band has also issued the following update about becoming endorsed by Schecter Guitars:
"Cirrha Niva guitarists Carlo Heefer & Rob Willemse are as of today endorsed by the American guitar manufacturer: Schecter Guitar Research, commonly known simply as Schecter.
"Both guitarists will be playing on guitars from the Schecter Diamond Series. Carlo has chosen to play on the seven string Hellraiser C-7, Rob will be playing on the Hellraiser Solo.
"Schecter's Diamond Series guitars have enjoyed an increasingly positive reputation due to their use of quality components, such as TonePros locking bridge products on non-tremolo models and Original Floyd Rose double locking tremolos on many of the six- and seven-string models. Many Diamond models also feature USA EMG or Seymour Duncan pick-ups and Grover tuners. Promopics will be added soon."
Syrach Announces New Album Release Party
Norwegian doom metal band Syrach has announced that they will be having a release party for their upcoming album "A Dark Burial" on July 31st in Bergen, Norway. The band has issued the following update about the release party:
"hi there,
"there has been some changes to our plans regarding the releasparty, but the show will go on as scheduled. the changes are only whos playing it ;-)
"In order of some new things that came up lately, we have decided that noralf reichborn will be playing the gig with us, instead of heine (hex).
"this will be the last ever possibility to watch SYRACH play live with the crew from A DARK BURIAL (and Days of wrath), since reich left the band long time ago, and some other interesting things are going to happen in the near future. but more on that later. we will perform all of the new album live, plus maybe a few others as well.
"so, just to keep you updated on things. we hope to see as many of you there, as possible!
"doom on brothers and sisters,"
Stryper Announces More Tour Dates
Christian heavy metal veterans Stryper has announced some more shows for their forthcoming world tour in support of their 25th anniversary as well as their brand new studio album, "Murder By Pride."
The tour dates are as follows:
September 11 - Boston, MA - House of Blues
September 12 - Clifton Park, NY - Northern Lights
September 13 - Hartford, CT - Webster Theatre
September 16 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Chance
September 18 - New York, NY - The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza
September 19 - Asbury Park, NJ - Stone Pony
September 20 - Allentown, PA - Crocodile Rock
September 23 - Lancaster, PA - Chameleon Club
September 24 - Cleveland, OH - House of Blues Cleveland
September 25 - Mt. Clemens, MI - The Hayloft
October 1 - Greensburg, PA - Palace Theatre
October 4 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
October 15 - Falls Church, VA - The State Theatre
October 17 - Cary, NC - Koka Booth Amphitheatre
October 21 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade - Heaven
October 22 - Jacksonville, FL - Florida Theatre
October 24 - Saint Petersburg, FL - Jannus Landing
October 25 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - The Culture Room
October 28 - Lake Buena Vista, FL - House of Blues
October 30 - Nashville, TN - Wildhorse Saloon
November 4 - Dallas, TX - House of Blues
November 5 - Houston, TX - House of Blues
November 6 - San Antonio, TX - Scoutbar
November 10 - Denver, CO - Cervantes Ballroom
November 14 - Los Angeles, CA - Club Nokia LA Live
November 16 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues - Anaheim
November 19 - Santa Clara, CA - Avalon Nightclub
January 15 - Barcelona, Spain - Sala Apolo
January 16 - Madrid, Spain - La Riviera
January 20 - Biel, Switzerland - Kongresshaus
January 22 - Prague, Czech - Retro Music Hall
January 23 - Utrecht Netherlands - Tivoli Oudegracht
Caliban Posts "24 Years" Video Online
German metal outfit Caliban has posted their new music video online for the song, "24 Years." You can check it out below. The song comes from the bands new studio album, "Say Hello To Yesterday" which will be released on August 24th in Europe and August 25th in North America. More...
Anthrax Cancels European Tour Dates
Thrash metal legends Anthrax has announced that they have been forced to cancel their remaining shows in Europe due to lead singer Dan Nelson becoming ill. A message from the band reads as follows:
"The members of Anthrax regretfully announce that the first three shows of their European tour scheduled to begin tomorrow, Saturday, July 18th, are canceled.
"Yesterday, lead singer Dan Nelson unexpectedly informed the band that he was seriously ill and unable to travel or perform at this time. Options for the balance of Anthrax's European tour dates are being addressed posthaste.
"The members of Anthrax are devastated by this unfortunate turn of events and ask all of their fans to join them in wishing Dan the speediest of recoveries." More...
Hatebreed Posts "Thirsty & Miserable" Video Online
Hardcore metal outfit Hatebreed has posted their new music video online for their cover of the Black Flag song, "Thirsty And Miserable." You can check it out below. The song comes from the bands latest studio album, "For The Lions" which is a collection of covers that ranges from metal legends such as Slayer and Metallica to hardcore greats such as Bad Brains and Sick Of It All. More...
Kittie Seeking Fans For New Music Video Shoot
Canada's KITTIE is looking for fans to feature in an upcoming video for an upcoming single, “SORROW I KNOW” from the band’s forthcoming album. The shoot will take place in New York City on July 26, 2009. The video will be directed by David Brodsky (Suicide Silence, Gwar, The Black Dahlia Murder) and his crew at MyGoodEye in New York.
MyGoodEye producer Allison Woest comments: "We are shooting a ‘20s era, speakeasy/burlesque music video for KITTIE, and are looking for fans to participate! If you would like to be in the video and have ‘20s-era nighttime social clothing to participate in the debauchery, please get in touch! Males and females both welcome. The video will be shot during the day on Sunday, July 26th, in New York City. If you are interested, please send an email to: casting@mgenyc.com."
KITTIE will release its E1 Entertainment debut album, "In The Black," on September 15th, 2009 and will tour extensively in the fall.
Revolver Offers Compilation For Free Download
When you are at Mayhem Fest this year, you can visit the Revolver tent to pick up your free Limited Edition Revolver/Mayhem special mini magazine. The magazine is just like the regular Revolver magazine, only smaller. It is 42 pages and features 26 bands such as Job For a Cowboy, Anthrax, Darkest Hour, Baroness, and Dying Fetus. The magazine is jam packed with exclusive interviews, but what is not included is the exclusive 21 track compilation, which you can download online in it's entirety for free.
Here's the compilation's tracklisting:
1. Job For A Cowboy “Regurgitated Disinformation”
2. Impending Doom “More Than Conquerors”
3. For Today “Saul of Tarsus (The Messenger)”
4. Baroness “Wanderlust”
5. Dying Fetus “Homicidal Retribution”
6. Narrows “Chambered”
7. Reign Supreme “And Come What May”
8. The 69 Eyes “Dead Girls Are Easy”
9. Living Colour “Behind The Sun”
10. Sugar Red Drive “One More Time”
11. Bigelf “The Evils of Rock & Roll”
12. Suicide City “The Best Way”
13. Graves of Valor “Locusta”
14. Tombs “Gossamer”
15. Darkest Hour “No God”
16. Bury Your Dead “Without You”
17. Carnifex “In Coalesce With Filth and Faith”
18. Wretched “Aborning”
19. Within The Ruins “Extinguish Them”
20. Corpus Christi “Fight For Your King”
21. Arise and Ruin “Doom Sentence”
More Details On Limp Bizkit Free Concert Revealed
Following the cancellation of their UFC expo appearance, Limp Bizkit scheduled a free concert to take place on July 18 at the Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas. The show marks the reunited original lineup's first stateside show in eight years.
Admission to the show is first come, first served, and each fan lucky enough to gain entry will receive two tickets. Included in their admission to the show, fans will also receive a free exclusive Limp Bizkit t-shirt created for this show only.
Limp Bizkit is teaming up with pickRset.com, an online music destination site, to allow fans to decide the songs they will play for the show at the Pearl by voting at pickrset.com/bands/limpbizkit/. More...
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Sonata Arctica Confirmed For Monterrey Metal Fest
Sonata Arctica are the latest band to be confirmed for the Monterrey Metal Fest, which will take place on September 16th in Mexico. The other bands confirmed for the festival are Atheist, Brainstorm, Children of Bodom, Doro, Samael, Whiplash, Amorphis, Maligno, Uli Jon Roth, and Stravaganzza
August Burns Red Posts Clip Of Buying Own Album
August Burns Red released their new album "Constellations" on July 14th through Solid State Records. The band has posted a video clip online of themselves buying their own album at a Target. The video can be viewed below. More...
Testament Updates Tour Schedule
As was previously reported, Testament has canceled their upcoming South American tour dates in September to enter the recording studio. The band has announced the following updated tour schedule:
EUROPEAN TOUR DATES 2009:
07/02 – ZWOLLE, HOLLAND - HEDON
07/03 – ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – SOUNDOCK 14
07/04 – TOMLIN, SLOVENIA – METALCAMP FEST
07/05 – ROME, ITALY - IPPODROME
07/06 – RIMINI, ITALY - VELVET
07/09 – KILAFORS, SWEDEN - ROCKWEELAND FEST (2nd Stage)
07/10 – KVINESDALE, NORWAY - ROCK FEST
07/12 – KRAKOW, POLAND - KNOCKOUT FEST (TS WISLA HALL)
07/17 – TOKAJ, HUNGARY – HEGYALJA FEST
07/20 – SHEFFIELD, UK - CORPORATION
07/21 – GLASGOW, UK - GARAGE
07/22 – NEWCASTLE, UK - 02 ACADEMY
07/23 – BRISTOL, UK - 02 ACADEMY
07/24 – LONDON, UK - 02 SHEPHERDS BUSH EMPIRE
07/25 – BIRMINGHAM, UK - WOLVERHAMPTON WULFRUN HALL
07/27 – ATHENS, GREECE - OLYMPIC FENCING ARENA
07/29 – TURKEY - KUCUKCIFTLIK PARK
08/01 – WACKEN, GERMANY – WACKEN OPEN AIR FEST
08/02 – HELSINKI, FINLAND - ANKKA ROCK FEST
08/07 – PRAGUE, CZECHOSLOVAKIA - BRUTAL ASSAULT
08/08 – DEINZE, BELGIUM – ALCATRAZ FEST
MEXICO TOUR DATES 2009:
09/12 – MONTERREY, MEXICO – MONTERREY ARENA
09/13 – MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – CUERVO SALON
JAPAN TOUR DATES 2009:
09/17 – OSAKA – BIG CAT - w/ Kreator
09/19 – KAWASAKI - CLUB CITTA - w/ Exodus, Kreator, Heathen
09/20 – KAWASAKI - CLUB CITTA - w/ Exodus, Kreator, Heathen
09/21 – NAGOYA - ELL
King Diamond To Release Line Of Sneakers
King Diamond has issued the following update about releasing a line of sneakers:
"Both King Diamond and Mercyful Fate have worked out a deal with C1rca Shoes to have featured artwork on several of their sneakers. At this point, C1rca has mentioned a possible release of an 'Abigail' sneaker and a 'Don’t Break The Oath' sneaker for this fall. Further approved designs for possible spring 2010 release is 'Them' and '9'."
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